On a rural road trip in the eastern part of the state, a writer explores the food and culture of an old-school tradition.

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Some people are very particular about their smoked meats. That's especially true in North Carolina, where barbecue must meet certain requirements.

North Carolina has not one, but two distinct styles of barbecue. And while traditional pitmasters are united in their passion for cooking over wood, the sauce is a matter of hot debate.

Whether you're visiting or a longtime resident, find out which North Carolina restaurants locals avoid and which ones they swear by.

A woman in North Carolina called 911 to report “pink meat” at a barbecue restaurant in the area.

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Barbecue is the hottest trend in food right now. And in tradition-rich North Carolina, a new generation of pitmasters is making new traditions of their own.

North Carolina Barbecue Pork, Lemonade with Honey; our recommended Fire Pits for Cooking Test Cook Morgan Bolling and host Bridget Lancaster head outside to make North Carolina Barbecue Pork.

Where should you go for North Carolina (or even Texas-inspired) pork BBQ in the Triangle? Here’s our expert list of the top restaurants.